Guest Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I am looking out doing The Extra Smooth Bitter tonight but have a question about the Molasses. Is it ok just to use Molasses bought from the supermarket? I have Treacle at home, can this be used as a substitute and if so how much considering the recipe asks for 200g Molasses? Thanks Edit: typos everywhere in this sorry. I had to post quick and somehow had 100 fingers instead of 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1525228380 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Bill, I'm no expert but the molasses I used I got from the supermarket. I think if they are 'organic' they shouldn't be a problem... Can't help with the treacle... sure someone will know though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks Scott. You obviously had no problems with your brew then. I'll just pick some up from the supermarket shortly. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Organic? I think that means carbon based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Organic? I think that means carbon based. Weggl my happy Clumsy friend!!! Finally someone that understands the REAL meaning of organic!!!!!!! I have taught myself to ignore the "Organic" reveloution on pricipal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Squishy, why do you call me "clumsy"? Yea I'm sick of all this "organic" rubish. Such as "organic grown tomatoes" where do they get the non-organic ones from? Our beers are carbon based!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trusty1 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 there are plenty of words in the English language which have more than one meaning. I think you guys know what "Organic grown tomatoes" actually mean, i.e. the fact that no chemical was used in the growing of the tomato, not that there is no carbon in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 well as it turns out the supermarket only sold one brand of Molasses. It doesn't say if it is organic or not and I checked their website too. Given that the brand is BEERenberg I thought I would give it a go [alien] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregT5 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I don't know whether to be amazed or disappointed that a brewing forum can get onto the subject of tomatoes. What's going on here[crying] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biermoasta Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I think you guys know what "Organic grown tomatoes" actually mean, i.e. the fact that no chemical was used in the growing of the tomato Water is a chemical... [bandit] [ninja] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Yea, so is H2O[roll] And horse manuer is full of chemicals, thats why it smells so good![innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1525228380 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Too funny... I agree I wouldn't pay for so called Organic stuff if I was eating it - far too expensive... [biggrin] Funny how I care more for my 'home brew' [love]. I guess I could clarify by saying Molasses that don't have loads of additives. [roll] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Well I made the Extra Smooth Bitter and kegged it last weekend, tried it last night and I must admitt, I wasn't really impressed with it [sad] It doesn't really have a head and I don't really know what, but I just was not that happy with it. I was expecting a cracker of a drink but am disappointed. Having said that, I did have a few Sparkling Ales under the belt by then so I'll try another when I knock off tonight. Failing that then maybe a bit of time to mature will help. I'll have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beer Baron Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 BillK, I did the same recipe and am waiting myself. I tried it after 2 weeks and it still had a fair Molasses taste to it. I'm hoping that might go after a few more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Don't get me wrong, it was ok it just wasn't up to be what I expected after all the hype. There are a lot of far better brews to be had imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Well I tried some more last night and to be honest I think it will come nicer in a couple of weeks. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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